Interesting, I'm surprised to see how many folks like the Hasbro version better. Although I'm not a fan of the red wheels, the Takara version has:

- a thought-out deco on the spoiler
- a richer, more vibrant red (could be the pictures)
- the burgundy on the chest/face that matches the overall deco
- more pronounced yellow deco on the shins (that looks like it's supposed to be there)
- clear front headlights
- red windows that match the overall deco

I'm not digging the Hasbro flames too much, and I think the Takara version displays more attractively in bot mode. Nevertheless, I look forward to displaying them together when this guy comes out!

actually, i think i mostly like the Takara one better, although a combo of the two would be best ~ Hasbro Flames, Hasbro grey wheels and forearms and toes, the Takara darker red plastic (the Hasbro one looks a little too 'Orangish' in these pix to me), and Dark Red chest and head, the Takara paint aps are nicer in 'bot mode, and the Hasbro one could use the yellow on the car mode spoiler from the original that the takar one has...